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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.91, 1,473.18 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.91, 1,473.18 and 324.26 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.91 : 1,473.18 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.91/1,473.18 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.91x = 1,473.18 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.91x = 477,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,696.56/981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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